Thursday, August 22, 2013

NEW TOY

I have a new toy. My husband purchased a Singer Featherweight for me. I looked up the serial number and find it dates between 1948 to 1950. It sews well. The case is in very good condition and has the metal tray which is sometimes missing.

Did I need it? You be the judge.

I have three. I have a black one that is from the 1936 era. I have the white/celery one which dates to 1964. Evidently 1964 is the end of when the machines were made. All three machines sew well. If you come to visit, we will get them out and play.

The oldest machine has the fancier end plate.

The latest purchase has the more simple design end plate.

The white/celery colored machine is a Plain Jane on the end. It is different from the black machines in that it does not have a detachable connection for the foot control.

No, I do not need three of them but each is different in some way and a delight to have. I have some other smaller size vintage sewing machines and enjoy having all of them. The latest addition Featherweight came from an antique shop in the Smokey Mountains. There were two and it was hard to pick between them. Both were in good shape. I chose the one that had the metal tray in the case. We saw a whole case of Featherweights in another antique shop in the area but they were priced much higher.

I had trouble getting back into the stitching mode after vacation. I am behind on my block of the month projects. Just this week, I have settled back into a stitching routine and am making headway. I will have blocks to share very soon.

Wow!!! You are such a lucky girl!Three of those great little machines!(And you just have to love a hubby with such great ideas... ;) ....!Hope you are in a great sewingmood soon!Love from the Netherlands, Ria.

If DH was willing to buy it, I'd say sure, you need it!I can't even find one within my budget, but if I did, I'm sure DH wouldn't think I needed it! : )I love the unique features of each of your machines. Wish I could drop by and play!

Nothing wrong with having a collection. I have a vintage 1960s Bernina and it sews like a dream-much better than my fandangled modern Janome. I'd love a Singer featherweight though, something about the option to turn a handle, instead of pressing a foot, really appeals to me.

Sweet toys indeed...would come for a play date! I do not have one yet keep looking for a bargain. DO have a 99 and love it. Adore that header quilt! Just had pulled out my Jan P book, We Gather Together.Want to do a runner for old chest in living room!Lola

I bought a Grassopper and 2 Featherweight (one from 1951, and a 222k )...in a week !I was looking around for a while and I found them so luky!So now do I need the white one? I do think so ;) I 'm on the hunt again :)They are so cute and fun to sew on!